Monday 9th January 2026 – 6:30pm
Brich mein Herz | Music for Holy Week 

Ensemble Théodora is one of the most exciting early music groups to have emerged in recent years. They make their London Handel Festival debut with Brich mein Hertz, an intimate and reflective programme that explores the musical landscape of Lent through composers from across Europe. Some of the period’s most emotive sacred arias are interwoven with a selection of remarkable instrumental works.

Soprano – Mariamielle Lamagat
Viol – Alice Trocellier
Harpsichord – Lucie Chabard

Tickets (£13.00, children and students free) available online here
or call 01206 271291

Additionally, On Tuesday 10th March, at The Charterhouse, London they will perform Brich mein Herz, an intimate and reflective programme that explores the musical landscape of Lent through composers across Europe. Click here for more information on the Tuesday event.

 

Programme

Troisième Leçon de Ténèbres du Vendredi – Michel-Richard De Lalande

Prélude No. 2 from L’art de toucher le Clavecin – François Couperin

Sonata in G minor Op. 1 No. 6 – Larghetto – G. F. Handel

‘Sünder, schaut mit Furcht und Zagen’ from Brockes’ Passion – G. F. Handel

Sonata in G minor Op. 1 No. 6 – Allegro – G. F. Handel

‘Brich, mein Herz, zerfliess in Tränen’ from Brockes’ Passion – G. F. Handel

Sonata in G minor Op. 1 No. 6 – Adagio, Allegro – G. F. Handel

‘Durch dein Gefängnis, Gottes Sohn’ Through your imprisonment, Son of God) – Extract from Passion nach dem Evangelisten Johannes – att. Georg Böhm (1661-1733)

Choral Prelude ‘Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten’ (He who allows dear God to guide him) – J. S. Bach

Variations on choral Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten – Georg Böhm

 

Ensemble Theodora Poster

 

Address
Old House, Great Horkesley, Colchester,
Essex, CO6 4EQ
Date / Time
Date - 09/03/2026
Time - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm